Mixed world heritage sites in india

• অসমীয়া • বাংলা • Čeština • Deutsch • Español • فارسی • Français • हिन्दी • Hrvatski • Italiano • עברית • ಕನ್ನಡ • ქართული • Lietuvių • Македонски • മലയാളം • მარგალური • Nederlands • नेपाली • 日本語 • Norsk nynorsk • ਪੰਜਾਬੀ • پنجابی • Português • Română • Русский • Suomi • தமிழ் • తెలుగు • Türkçe • Українська • Tiếng Việt • 中文 The Kanchenjunga Park is situated in the 2 (327.99sqmi). It is one of the few high-altitude In the north it adjoins the Climate [ ] Snowfall is heavy during the winter months and monsoon showers occur from May to mid-October. [ citation needed] Flora [ ] The vegetation of the park include Fauna [ ] The park contains many mammal species including [ citation needed] A 2014 study revealed that the dhole has become very rare in the area. The wild dogs in the Khangchendzonga Biosphere Reserve are thought to belong to the rare and genetically distinct subspecies C. a. primaevus. Avifauna [ ] About 550 species of birds are found inside the park including References [ ] • O'Neill, A. (2017). (PDF). Current Science. 112 (5): 893–994 . Retrieved 11 May 2017. • . Retrieved 14 April 2017. • Department of Ecclesiastical Affairs, Government of Sikkim. Department of Information Technology Government of Sikkim. Archived from . Retrieved 14 April 2017. • ^ a b c O'Neill, A. R. (2019). Global Ecology and Conservation. 20 (e00715): 19. • Bhuju, U. R.; Shakya, P. R.; Basnet, T. B. & Shrestha, S. (2007). "Kanchenjunga Conservation Area". Nepal Biodiversity Resource Book. P...

NEW DELHI: The 40th Session of the The KNP exhibits one of the widest altitudinal ranges of any protected area worldwide. The Park has an extraordinary vertical sweep of over 7 kilometres (1,220m to 8,586m) within an area of only 178,400 hactares and comprises a unique diversity of lowlands, steep-sided valleys and spectacular snow-clad mountains including the world’s third highest peak, Mt. Khangchendzonga, numerous lakes and glaciers, including the 26 km long Zemu Glacier. The KNP lies within the Himalaya global biodiversity hotspot and displays an unsurpassed range of sub-tropical to alpine ecosystems. The Himalayas are narrowest here, resulting in extremely steep terrain, which magnifies the distinction between the various eco-zones. The KNP is located within a mountain range of global biodiversity conservation significance and covers 25% of the State of Sikkim, acknowledged as one of India’s most significant biodiversity concentrations. The KNP is home to a significant number of endemic, rare and threatened plant and animal species and has the highest number of plant and mammal species recorded in the Central/High Asian Mountains, except compared to the Three Parallel Rivers of Yunnan Protected Areas, in China; and also has a high number of bird species.

Taj Mahal, which has been counted as one of the seven wonders of the world, is among the first few monuments to be listed in UNESCO World Heritage Site. A beautiful coalescence of application of architectural and scientific research, Taj Mahal stands tall by the banks of the River Yamuna and attracts tourists worldwide.(Pixabay) Hampi was the capital of the Vijayanagar Empire around 1500 AD, and by some accounts, the second largest city in the world at that time. Over the centuries it may have fallen out of importance, and now there lie ruins of a lot of temples and other structures spread out over a vast area.(Karnataka tourism) One of the most sought after wildlife holiday destinations in India, Kaziranga National park’s 430 square kilometer area sprinkled with elephant-grass meadows, swampy lagoons, and dense forests is home to more than 2,200 Indian one-horned rhinoceros, approximately 2/3rd of their total world population.(Wikipedia)

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UNESCO World Heritage Convention which was established in 1972, recognised various sites of cultural and natural importance around the world. After the latest addition to theUNESCO World Heritage Sites list, India has now 40 World Heritage Sites, and that makes India with the 6th largest number of World Heritage Sites in the world! There are 32 cultural sites, 7 natural sites and 1 mixed as recognised by UNESCO. Here is a list of40 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India: 1. One of Seven Wonders of the World, White Marble Mughal Architecture, the 2. Located in Madhya Pradesh, Khajuraho is a famous UNESCO World Heritage site in India. erotic figures and sculptures.These sensuousstone carvings of human and animal form in erotic poses are veryaesthetically portrayed and stand testimony to the rich cultural heritage of India. Most of these monuments were built between 950 to 1050 CE under the reign of the Chandella dynasty. It consists of a total of 85 Temples spread across an area of 20 square kilometres. The Kandariya temple is the most prominent of all of these temples in the Khajuraho complex. 3. Hampi is a UNESCO World Heritage site located in the Northern part of Karnataka. It lies within the ruins of the ancient, prosperous kingdom of Vijayanagar. The ruins at Hampiare a collection of Dravidian style of art and architecture. The most significant heritage monument in this site is the Virupaksha Temple, which continues to be a significant religious centre for the Hindus. The...

• • • • On World Heritage Day, a look at India's top Heritage Sites On World Heritage Day, a look at India’s top Heritage Sites Approved by UNESCO in 1983 during its 22nd General Conference, the day is dedicated to recognising sites of historical importance, raising awareness and the stressing on the need to restore and preserve them. The International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) in 1982 took a decision to celebrate April 18 as the International Day for Monuments and Sites, popularly known as World Heritage Day. Approved by The day, thus, promotes cultural importance, while also highlighting the many impediments to doing so. Every year, a theme is proposed for the day which guides the celebrations and the many activities that ICOMOS National and International Scientific Committees and other bodies do. Also Read | The theme for this year is “Heritage Changes.” This theme is aimed at addressing issues of climate action and its relation to cultural heritage. It also emphasizes the role of cultural heritage in supporting the protection of vulnerable communities in climate action and responding to the UN Decade of Action. At the moment, India is home to 40 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Out of these, 32 are cultural, 7 are natural, and one, the Khangchendzonga National Park, is of mixed type. India has the sixth-largest number of sites in the world. Here is a look at a few heritage sites in India: Ajanta Caves Ajanta Caves represent a collection of Buddhist art from t...

Taj Mahal, which has been counted as one of the seven wonders of the world, is among the first few monuments to be listed in UNESCO World Heritage Site. A beautiful coalescence of application of architectural and scientific research, Taj Mahal stands tall by the banks of the River Yamuna and attracts tourists worldwide.(Pixabay) Hampi was the capital of the Vijayanagar Empire around 1500 AD, and by some accounts, the second largest city in the world at that time. Over the centuries it may have fallen out of importance, and now there lie ruins of a lot of temples and other structures spread out over a vast area.(Karnataka tourism) One of the most sought after wildlife holiday destinations in India, Kaziranga National park’s 430 square kilometer area sprinkled with elephant-grass meadows, swampy lagoons, and dense forests is home to more than 2,200 Indian one-horned rhinoceros, approximately 2/3rd of their total world population.(Wikipedia)

• العربية • অসমীয়া • Azərbaycanca • বাংলা • Беларуская • भोजपुरी • Cymraeg • Deutsch • डोटेली • English • Español • فارسی • Français • ગુજરાતી • 한국어 • Հայերեն • हिन्दी • Hrvatski • Italiano • ಕನ್ನಡ • ქართული • Қазақша • Magyar • मैथिली • മലയാളം • मराठी • მარგალური • नेपाली • नेपाल भाषा • 日本語 • Нохчийн • ਪੰਜਾਬੀ • Português • Русский • Shqip • தமிழ் • తెలుగు • ไทย • Українська • Tiếng Việt • 中文 The List of World Heritage Sites in India is a History [ | ] UNESCO was created for the " List [ | ] The As of 2020, there are 38 WHS places in India. • 30 cultural sites • 7 natural sites • And one composite. There are 48 sites which are on a tentative list. [ | ] • Image Location Notes cultural site cultural site cultural site cultural site cultural site cultural site cultural site cultural site cultural site cultural site cultural site cultural site cultural site cultural site cultural site cultural site cultural site cultural site cultural site cultural site cultural site natural site cultural site cultural site Tentative list [ | ] The Tentative List consists of sites which have been nominated. The • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Amaravathi-Andhra Pradesh Related pages [ | ] • • • • References [ | ] • UNESCO, • UNESCO, • WHS is an World Heritage Site". • ↑ UNESCO, • UNESCO, • UNESCO, • UNESCO, • UNESCO, • UNESCO, • UNESCO, • UNESCO, • UNESCO, • UNESCO, • UNESCO, • UNESCO, • UNESCO, • UNESCO, • UNESCO, • UNESCO, • UNESCO, • UNESCO, • UNESCO, • UN...

• • • • On World Heritage Day, a look at India's top Heritage Sites On World Heritage Day, a look at India’s top Heritage Sites Approved by UNESCO in 1983 during its 22nd General Conference, the day is dedicated to recognising sites of historical importance, raising awareness and the stressing on the need to restore and preserve them. The International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) in 1982 took a decision to celebrate April 18 as the International Day for Monuments and Sites, popularly known as World Heritage Day. Approved by The day, thus, promotes cultural importance, while also highlighting the many impediments to doing so. Every year, a theme is proposed for the day which guides the celebrations and the many activities that ICOMOS National and International Scientific Committees and other bodies do. Also Read | The theme for this year is “Heritage Changes.” This theme is aimed at addressing issues of climate action and its relation to cultural heritage. It also emphasizes the role of cultural heritage in supporting the protection of vulnerable communities in climate action and responding to the UN Decade of Action. At the moment, India is home to 40 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Out of these, 32 are cultural, 7 are natural, and one, the Khangchendzonga National Park, is of mixed type. India has the sixth-largest number of sites in the world. Here is a look at a few heritage sites in India: Ajanta Caves Ajanta Caves represent a collection of Buddhist art from t...

• অসমীয়া • বাংলা • Čeština • Deutsch • Español • فارسی • Français • हिन्दी • Hrvatski • Italiano • עברית • ಕನ್ನಡ • ქართული • Lietuvių • Македонски • മലയാളം • მარგალური • Nederlands • नेपाली • 日本語 • Norsk nynorsk • ਪੰਜਾਬੀ • پنجابی • Português • Română • Русский • Suomi • தமிழ் • తెలుగు • Türkçe • Українська • Tiếng Việt • 中文 The Kanchenjunga Park is situated in the 2 (327.99sqmi). It is one of the few high-altitude In the north it adjoins the Climate [ ] Snowfall is heavy during the winter months and monsoon showers occur from May to mid-October. [ citation needed] Flora [ ] The vegetation of the park include Fauna [ ] The park contains many mammal species including [ citation needed] A 2014 study revealed that the dhole has become very rare in the area. The wild dogs in the Khangchendzonga Biosphere Reserve are thought to belong to the rare and genetically distinct subspecies C. a. primaevus. Avifauna [ ] About 550 species of birds are found inside the park including References [ ] • O'Neill, A. (2017). (PDF). Current Science. 112 (5): 893–994 . Retrieved 11 May 2017. • . Retrieved 14 April 2017. • Department of Ecclesiastical Affairs, Government of Sikkim. Department of Information Technology Government of Sikkim. Archived from . Retrieved 14 April 2017. • ^ a b c O'Neill, A. R. (2019). Global Ecology and Conservation. 20 (e00715): 19. • Bhuju, U. R.; Shakya, P. R.; Basnet, T. B. & Shrestha, S. (2007). "Kanchenjunga Conservation Area". Nepal Biodiversity Resource Book. P...